UNSPSC 50606706: Frozen Non GMO japanese yams

The variety of Non GMO yams known as Non GMO japanese yams that have been frozen for preservation. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50606706 Frozen Non GMO Japanese Yams (Commodity) represents a niche product line within the broader frozen vegetable procurement activity of state and local governments. In practice, recent solicitations show that state and local bodies purchase frozen and fresh vegetables as components of larger food-service contracts rather than as standalone frozen non-GMO Japanese yam line items. The code sits within commodity-level food procurement for school districts, county departments of community services, and state procurement offices that aggregate food purchasing. Solicitations under this code and related food-service categories emphasize compliance with food-safety standards (HACCP plans, food recall procedures, temperature maintenance), domestic sourcing preferences, and Buy American provisions where applicable. Vendors must meet packaging, labeling, and delivery-condition requirements, carry appropriate liability insurance, and satisfy debarment verification and E-Verify compliance.

The most recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia, with issuing bodies including the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (a county purchasing office), the State of Georgia (state procurement), and the Early County Board of Education (school district). The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote request (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026, specifying 35 line items of canned and dry goods delivered to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; the State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026; and the Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for 300+ food items to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026. The code shows limited recent activity specifically tied to frozen non-GMO Japanese yams as a standalone procurement line item; most opportunities feature vegetables as one product category among dozens within consolidated food-service contracts.